THE GRIFFIN APARTHOTEL- DOWNTOWN, Montreal

The property sits in a central area of Montreal, with metro stations about a 5-minute walk away and a supermarket, bank, and gym within 2 minutes on foot. Bell Centre is reachable in 15 minutes on foot, and the Old Port and St. Catherine Street are within a 15-30 minute walk. Numerous restaurants, including Mano Cornuto (0.5 km), and a bakery (L'Amour Du Pain, next door) are within 500 metres. However, the immediate surroundings can be noisy, with late-night construction work, a nearby fire station, and other apartments generating sound. Parking is on-site and free, but the lot is small; if all spaces are taken, street parking nearby costs around 26 CAD per night.

Apartments range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeping up to 8 people. Each unit includes a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, soundproof walls, a washing machine/dryer, and a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stovetop, oven, refrigerator, and cooking utensils. Some apartments feature a private terrace with city views and a barbecue. Beds are comfortable with soft bedding. However, several units have broken or creaky/damaged flooring, broken furniture (including a broken sofa bed and a bed frame), and showers where drains clog or the glass door does not close fully. A number of apartments have no windows - only skylights high in the ceiling that do not open and have no blinds, so early-morning light is unavoidable. Air conditioning is limited to one wall unit in some layouts, requiring all bedroom doors to remain open. The dishwashers and barbecue on the terrace have been reported as non-functional in some units. The entry involves a long, narrow flight of stairs with no lift. Keyless codes are used for entry, but codes are reportedly not always reset between guests, creating a security concern.

Each apartment is equipped with a full kitchen including a refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher, and utensils, plus an outdoor barbecue on the terrace for guest use. Coffee and tea making facilities are provided, and capsules for a coffee machine are available. A bakery (Boulangerie L'Amour Du Pain) is immediately next door, and over a dozen restaurants - including Mano Cornuto (0.5 km), ZIBO Griffintown (0.5 km), Pizzeria Moretti (0.5 km), and Le Serpent (0.5 km) - are within a 5-minute walk. The kitchen is well-stocked for self-catering, though some units have lacked adequate utensils for cooking. Given the lack of an on-site restaurant, guests who prefer pre-prepared meals will find many nearby options.

The property offers a sun terrace furnished with sun loungers and a barbecue for guest use. There is no pool, gym, spa, or other leisure facility. A large picnic area and outdoor furniture are also available. The terrace, when clean, provides a pleasant spot to relax with city views. However, some apartments have reported that the terrace is dirty and unkept, with broken furniture, so checking with the host on condition is advisable before relying on it.

Internet access is free in public areas. Parking is free and private but requires a reservation; the lot is small and can fill up, especially later in the evening. A reserved spot is available for each apartment but spaces are limited. Check-in and check-out are contactless using door codes, which allows immediate access without waiting. The host responds to messages quickly but housekeeping services may not arrive as promised after check-in. Laundry facilities (washer/dryer) are provided in each apartment free of charge. There is no lift; access is via a long, narrow staircase. The property has 24-hour security, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and a security alarm. The door code security has been criticised because codes are not always reset between guests, potentially allowing previous occupants to re-enter. No luggage storage or shuttle service is available.